A dominant silverback mountain gorilla in the Virunga National Park, DRC.

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The dominant silverback of the Humba family enjoys the attention of a female family member. Faced with a dwindling empire in a conflict ridden part of the world, hopefully visits from intrepid tourist provides these amazing animals with a conservation lifeline.

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Location: Virunga National Park, Democratic Republic of Congo
Photo credit: © Matt Todd / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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